Say Hello To Music Theory
Learn Music Theory Online and Pass Your Exam
Brought to you by graduates of the Royal Academy of Music, Hello Music Theory provides digital teaching resources and study materials to help you, your students or your child study for and pass an ABRSM music theory exam.
We’re completely obsessed with music theory and our goal is that no one will fail their theory exam.
Some Of Our Latest Lessons And Guides
We’re publishing free music lessons every week. Check out some of our latest ones below.
12 Interesting Facts About the Cello you Might not have Known
The cello is one of the more unusual instruments in the orchestra. It’s got a big, rich sound that you can’t get from any other instrument. But do you know
What is Basso Continuo? A Complete Guide
Literally meaning “continuous bass”, basso continuo was an integral feature of music and ensembles during the Baroque period of the 17th and 18th Centuries. Within the wider ensemble, a small
13 Interesting Facts About The Saxophone you Might Not Know
As one of the youngest musical instruments, the history of the saxophone doesn’t go too far back. But, in its relatively short life so far it’s done well to become
What is Absolute Music: A Complete Guide
Should music be about something? Does an extra-musical narrative add something to the notes and rhythms that we hear, or detract from them? These are philosophical questions that have been
How to Hold the French Horn: A Beginner’s Guide
To the beginner horn player, holding the instrument for the first time seems to be awkward. Many beginners make common mistakes because of its round shape and backward-facing bell, from
A Quick Guide to the 6 Tchaikovsky Symphonies
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a prolific Russian composer of symphonies, operas, ballets, and a variety of other music. At the time, many contemporary Russian composers thought he represented the West’s
8 Interesting Facts About the Trombone you Might not Have Known
The trombone is one of the most interesting and unique instruments. If you’ve not played one, you can probably imagine what it’s like to play an instrument with a slide
What Is A Tone Poem? A Complete Guide
During the 18th and 19th Centuries debate intensified within the classical music world upon the question of whether music should be about something. Some critics and musicians felt that music
The 5 Best Professional Clarinets in 2021: Reviews and Buying Guide
As you progress on the clarinet you’re going to outgrow your instrument. You’ll find it doesn’t have the ability to play at the high and low ends of the clarinet’s
Our Music Theory Resources
Currently we have four different resources that you can download from our website. Find out more about them below.
Music Theory Practice Papers
Want to pass your music theory exam? Then you need to sit some music theory practice papers before the big day. We’ve put together 25 pdf practice exams based on the last 6 years of ABRSM past papers to help you prepare and pass first time.
Our mock exams are available to download instantly plus they come with all the model answers so you can check where you’re going wrong and get an idea of how to answer them.
Music Theory Worksheets
Put into practice everything you’re learning with our PDF music theory worksheets. We’ve put together over 180 pages of worksheets and more than 1800 exercises going in depth into all the topics that you need to know about to pass your music theory exam.
Covering grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 our pdf worksheets come with all the model answers so you can mark them yourself. They’ve been used by teachers, parents and students all over the world in over 50 countries.
Music Theory Study Guides
We’re writing simple and easy to use music theory study guides to help you learn and revise music theory on your own.
Written in plain simple to understand english with hundreds of examples our range of study guides are guaranteed to help you finally understand music theory.
Music Theory Video Courses
Everyone learns in a different way, some prefer to read a book, others prefer in person teachers and others like to watch videos. To help those of you who are more visual learners, we’re currently creating a series of music theory video courses teaching you everything you need to know for the ABRSM music theory syllabus.
Each video course is made up of dozens of videos covering exactly what you need to know explained in a simple and jargon free way to help you understand and internalise how to read and write music correctly.
What People Are Saying About Us
Our lessons, worksheets and exams have been downloaded by thousands of students, parents and teachers in over 60 countries all over the world. Here’s what some of them had to say.
Tammy - Student, South Africa
“I received my results yesterday and achieved 100% on my first exam. Your resources really helped me prepare well for my exam, and I was confident and relaxed.”
Kauser - Parent, Dubai
“My son used only the worksheets and practice tests and got a high mark in the ABRSM Grade 5 theory. Apart from the resources Dan is wonderful and responds to any questions we may have. He went the extra mile to explain intervals to me. Thank you Dan. I owe my sons success to you!”
Lorraine - Parent, UK
“We worked through the grade 1 practice papers for my daughter’s exam and found them invaluable preparation resources. The papers are very reasonably priced. The funky design is appealing to younger musicians and it was a bonus to be able to download and print the tests online and re-use them as needed. I have just ordered the grade 2 practice papers for the next exam session.”
Amy - Teacher, USA
After buying the music theory exams bundle, I had a question and emailed Dan about it. He was so accommodating that it blew me away. He was eager to help and went out of his way to honor my request. I’m very happy with this curriculum!
